Sustained catch of SWD occurred in Rensselaer County. 21 SWD were caught in two traps set outside an exclusion netted blueberry planting during the week ending July 2, 2018. The traps are near a June Strawberry field that will be mowed and plowed under; see our blog on the importance of quickly renovating June-bearing strawberries to eliminate this resource for SWD.
Zero SWD were caught inside the exclusion netting where the blueberries are growing. 14 males and 7 females were identified in the two traps outside the netting by Laura McDermott, Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program.
Because the netting will protect the blueberries from SWD, provided they are kept out, there will be no need for insecticide treatments on the blueberries at this location.